Lot 4: ATTRIBUTED TO ANTOINE CARON BEAUVAIS 1521 - 1599 PARIS | The Death of Sestos' daughter

Oil on panel

65,4 x 81,2 cm; 25 3/4  by 32 in.

Oil on panel

The cradled panel seems to consist of four or five panels jointed horizontally. A few horizontal cracks can be seen running all the way through, some of which have been retouched. Some very minor areas of paint losses can be observed : 2 in the man in green on the right, one beneath the elephant on the left, and one in the fire on the left. The painted surface seems to be in a reasonably good condition, with some wears specially in the darker areas. Most of the colours are nicely preserved. The surface is covered with a very dense and fine craquelure pattern. Some discoloured retouching can be seen scattered throughout. Under UV light The varnish layer fluoresces in some areas: around the altar, in the figures on the left and on the right. Some of the craquelure pattern mentioned above can be seen. We can observe some various retouching scattered throughout and all along the edges. Offered with a plain wooden frame. Please note that Sotheby’s does not guarantee the condition of the frame.
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